Articles by Rajesh P

‘That which liberates’ is knowledge according to Indian Philosophy. What if the educational system entitled to uphold the same philosophy abandons the seekers of knowledge halfway through their primary education? An interesting remark is that, though Indian philosophy does not endorse monetary benefit as a parameter of basic education, factual accounts show that education has always been the privilege of affluent people. Even after implementing the Right to Education Act, the country still struggles to meet the demands of primary education. This is reflected in the recent developments in Kerala’s educational sector, where shutting down of unprofitable schools have become quite common. >>